While many school districts are preparing for full virtual instruction, there are some districts that will begin with blended and in-person instruction. The Alabama Department of Public Health has release…
The typical Alabama Power customer will receive a $25 credit in October, following a decision by the Alabama Public Service Commission (PSC). Commissioners approved the credit Tuesday at their monthly meeting. The newly approved credit is on top of a 3% rate reduction…
Auburn University at Montgomery's combined spring and summer commencement ceremony in celebration of 2020 graduates has been postponed indefinitely due to public health concerns associated with large indoor gatherings during the COVID-19 pandemic. There has also been recent interstate travel…
The Sheffield Career Center is hosting a Hiring Event for Aerotek, the recruiting and staffing agency for a solar farm construction project in Cherokee. Aerotek is hiring 200+ general laborers, forklift/skid steer operators, and heavy equipment operators. Base wages start…
Housing advocates fear that they could see a wave of evictions in the coming months, as states end moratoriums put in place during the coronavirus pandemic. One study estimates that as many as 23 million Americans are at risk of…
More than a dozen sites are opening across Alabama to test more than 200,000 students for the new coronavirus before they head to college and university campuses. With testing…
A 74-year-old inmate serving a 25-year sentence for murder out of Montgomery County passed away on August 1. James Cowan was serving his sentence at St. Clair Correctional Facility (St. Clair) in Springville. Cowan, who was housed in St. Clair’s…
Lee County Commissioner Johnny Lawrence died Friday after battling COVID-19 for several weeks. Montgomery County's Facebook page says Mr. Lawrence 'truly had a love for others. He spent much of his life serving, first as a Firefighter and then as…
MONTGOMERY, Ala.- Health officials in Alabama say a surge in Coronavirus cases has overwhelmed Alabama's ability to provide test results within the expected 2- to 3-day turnaround. The Alabama Department of Public Health says the current turnaround time for most…
The Alabama ABC Board took a creative approach to help people who are in need of a job. “We actually had people waiting for us this morning when we opened at 9 a.m.,” ABC Board Human Resources Division Director Tonia…
The coronavirus pandemic is entering a new month, meaning Americans struggling amid the economic fallout once again have to worry about paying their rent. Many who lost jobs months ago are already behind on payments. Now an extra $600 in…
Dr. Anthony Fauci testified says 250,000 people have registered on a National Institutes of Heath website to take part in experimental vaccine trials. The study of the first vaccine involving 30,000 people began this week. The U.S. government plans to…
Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday announced a $50 million grant program to support nonprofit and faith-based organizations who have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Alabama Nonprofit Grant Program and the Alabama Faith-Based Grant Program will be awarded…
As the start of the school year inches closer, there are still many unknowns about coronavirus and children. Alabama News Network spoke with Dr. GiGi Youngblood of Children's Hospital of Alabama to get some…
Former GOP presidential candidate Herman Cain has died after battling the coronavirus. He was 74. A post on Cain's Twitter account on Thursday announced the death. https://twitter.com/THEHermanCain/status/1288843301722890240?s=20 Cain had been ill with the virus for several weeks. It's not clear…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- The plan to reopen schools in Perry County amid the COVID-19 pandemic -- has officially been approved by the school board. Superintendent Marcia Smiley says the first nine weeks…
When students return to school this fall, face mask or coverings will be required. The mandate comes as coronavirus cases continue to rise, and officials grabble with how to return…
The Alabama Department of Labor is warning Alabamians receiving unemployment compensation to be wary of fraud and to protect their personal identifying information. Unemployment compensation fraud has always occurred, but instances are increasing significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic. This is…
Acting Macon County Commission Chairman Miles Robinson Sr., Sheriff Andre Brunson and EMA / Homeland Security Director Frank H. Lee have deemed all Macon County offices safe to reopen. The Courthouse and Annex were closed last week due to multiple…
Authorities have captured a businessman accused of faking his own death to avoid prosecution for fraudulently seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in forgivable loans intended for businesses struggling during the pandemic. The U.S. Marshals Service says David Staveley, who…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Dallas County Schools is finalizing it's plans to reopen for the upcoming school year. The school district is providing options for student learning this fall amid the COVID-19 pandemic.…
Tallassee City Schools is giving parents two learning options upon returning to school in a soft opening Wednesday, August 19, 2020: virtual or face-to-face/blended learning. Tallassee City Schools Superintendent Dr.…
Southwest Airlines says it won't allow health waivers to its face-mask rule. Only children under 2 will be exempt from the requirement to cover their mouth and nose during flights. Meanwhile, Delta Air Lines said Thursday that it will expand…
Teachers from around Alabama had a rally at the State Capitol to share their concerns about returning to school. It was put on by Alabama Teachers Against COVID-19 (ATAC-19). The rally was Thursday, June 23. ATAC-19 is pushing for…
From the West Alabama Newsroom-- Hundreds of people turned out for a drive-thru food giveaway Wednesday morning in Selma. Twenty pound boxes of fresh produce were handed out to people who came through. Free…
